What "rules" did/does everyone have in place for when baby arrives?
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I’ll be having visitors on my terms only when I invite them and I’ll be making it clear it’ll only be for a short period of time. I’m terms of pictures I’ll do the same as I did when I announced my pregnancy I’ll let them know when it’s ok to post pictures. I want certain people to meet the baby and find out the sex and name in person before I post anything on social media. I’ll be making everyone wash their hands and no kissing. I agree with all your rules and it’s completely your choice what you impose. For me if people don’t agree then they don’t get the see the baby. My in laws can be stubborn too but I’m hoping being clear about my boundaries will set the scene for as the baby grows and future occasions when I have to set boundaries.
No hospital visits if we're kept in, other than husband and son. No visits at all for a few days and I don't allow people to post my 3 year old on social media, so same will apply with my newborn. No kissing baby. Our baby, our rules. No one else has a right to decide but you guys x
I will only be having close family up to the hospital to visit, I’m having a c-section so will likely be in for a few days. We’ve decided not to let anyone hold our baby for the first week and absolutely no kissing either. I have told my family this already and they are all happy with our wishes X
No one comes round for at least 7 days when we get home, my baby my rules, no pictures of baby goes on social media, and no pictures of my son at my partners parents cottage (they have a holiday let so don't feel comfortable with it)
No one at the hospital, no one at home unless invited, no kissing the baby, hand washing before holding baby and no pictures on socials of her face - we’ll be doing the same and only posting little shots off her without her face being seen x
Just no visitors for the first week mainly because we have two dogs and we want to settle in and get them used to the baby. I’m not fussed about pictures on social once I’ve announced her arrival. I don’t think my friends or family will kiss the baby personally and we only have my mum and dad close. We said we aren’t kissing baby on lips full stop. And I’ve even said to my partner to sanitise hands when holding her even ourselves so same for others
No rules planned.. just excited for them all to visit and meet him and hold him 🥰 (but then they’ve all been really sweet and respectful so far and my family are flying out from Canada so it might be different). Plus I’m the social media one so unlikely they’ll manage to post before me..
Only rules I will have is washing hands before touching baby, no kissing and don’t come around if sick or been in close contact with someone who is sick. A new baby is exciting for family and the more family she has around to spoil her and help out, happier it makes me.
I’m not having my baby posted on social media so I have downloaded the family album app. Their scan photos have not been online either. Unsure about visitors my mum is very much like I’m coming to the hospital I don’t really want her there but it’s her first grandchild so it’s something I might have to concede on
I am in the same boat in terms of how stubborn and self focused my partners family can be at times. They made little comments about visiting at the hospital etc to see how far it can be pushed because I’d said I wanted to get home and settled, However I’ve sent a group message to them all a few days ago (as much as I was nervous doing so) making my wishes very clear. It feels so much better now I’ve voiced it to everyone and it’s clear. Try not to worry too much about their reactions because all that matters is you and your partners wishes.